Didnt want to hijack the other thread...New Rider (few questions)

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Hi everyone,

I recently obtained my m1 and have my brother's old bike to practice on and use for the m1 exit test (it's a 2000 kawisaki 250).

Is the m1 exit test really as hard as people make it seem? Especially for brand new riders such as myself? The serpentine seems to be spoken about a lot! Where can i see a clear layout of this test and do these test centers run m1 exits every day where i can just go and watch (and take notes)?

I read somewhere that the aurora test takes place on un-level ground which confuses some riders.......is this true? What other places are good for taking these m1 exit tests?

FYI - I plan on practicing practcing and practicing, but i still get a bit nervous thinking that i only have a few weeks to go before i have to take the test.....(not as much time as i wish i had).

Any advice will greatly help.

Cheers everyone.
 
Who said M1 exit is hard? True, it is easier with a training course like RTI, for example but if you practice you should have no problems with MTO.
... And even if you fail, then you will know exactly what you did wrong and what the test is about so just rebook and do it again.
 
Go to a parking lot and just practice weaving between the parking lines. After doing that for a bit it will be a piece of cake come the test.
 
Ya whether the M1 exit test is difficult or not is totally a subjective question.
I think you need to not worry so much about which of the testing facilities is 'easier' to take your test at - and just focus on your skills. Since you can watch people taking the test,.. go practice it later yourself on your brothers old bike. Practice being very smooth with all your inputs and looking ahead.
The serpentine is the most difficult for people because it involves some slow manoeuvring - and at slower speeds, you feel the weight of the bike.. (thats why it is easiest for most people just to go fast in a straight line on a bike = zzZZz!!!! ) and and slow speeds, the bike needs you to put in particular inputs into the motorcycle to help it at that low speed. But most people dont know this and just fake their way thru it and can usually make it anyway. But it is really easy when you know how. And fun!
You should really think about taking a course you know. The goal should never just be 'getting a licence"; it should be learning and honing a new craft. Any money you put into any types of motorcycle training and bettering your skills pays off you know! It only makes you better (not to mention it can save your life one day). And you can meet some cool people too that also love the sport and make-ie new friends!!! Here is a link to ministry approved schools in case you have never seen it. http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/gradu/motocourse.shtml Let us know if we can ever help you out sometime! Good luck! Practice practice practice makes perfect!! www.motorsoul.ca
 
I agree. I highly recommend a training course. They teach you a lot of skills a a new rider would never have though off. Like the previous poster said, it could one day save your life.
As for the test, it's not bad at all. I just passed mine at the end of a course. Real easy.
Good luck.
 
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